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Dracula

  • 19791979
  • RR
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
10K
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Frank Langella and Kate Nelligan in Dracula (1979)
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  • Drama
  • Horror
  • Romance
In 1913, the charming, seductive and sinister vampire Count Dracula travels to England in search of an immortal bride.In 1913, the charming, seductive and sinister vampire Count Dracula travels to England in search of an immortal bride.In 1913, the charming, seductive and sinister vampire Count Dracula travels to England in search of an immortal bride.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
10K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John Badham
  • Writers
    • W.D. Richter(screenplay)
    • Hamilton Deane(play)
    • John L. Balderston(play)
  • Stars
    • Frank Langella
    • Laurence Olivier
    • Donald Pleasence
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Badham
  • Writers
    • W.D. Richter(screenplay)
    • Hamilton Deane(play)
    • John L. Balderston(play)
  • Stars
    • Frank Langella
    • Laurence Olivier
    • Donald Pleasence
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 152User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos2

    Dracula
    Trailer 1:41
    Dracula
    Sneak Previews Season 2 Episode 3
    Video 28:52
    Sneak Previews Season 2 Episode 3

    Photos84

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    Frank Langella and Kate Nelligan in Dracula (1979)
    Frank Langella and Kate Nelligan in Dracula (1979)
    Frank Langella in Dracula (1979)
    Kate Nelligan in Dracula (1979)
    Kate Nelligan in Dracula (1979)
    Jan Francis in Dracula (1979)
    Jan Francis in Dracula (1979)
    Trevor Eve in Dracula (1979)
    Kate Nelligan in Dracula (1979)
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    Frank Langella
    Frank Langella
    • Count Draculaas Count Dracula
    Laurence Olivier
    Laurence Olivier
    • Prof. Abraham Van Helsingas Prof. Abraham Van Helsing
    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • Dr. Jack Sewardas Dr. Jack Seward
    Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    • Lucy Sewardas Lucy Seward
    Trevor Eve
    Trevor Eve
    • Jonathan Harkeras Jonathan Harker
    Jan Francis
    Jan Francis
    • Mina Van Helsingas Mina Van Helsing
    Janine Duvitski
    Janine Duvitski
    • Annieas Annie
    Tony Haygarth
    Tony Haygarth
    • Milo Renfieldas Milo Renfield
    Teddy Turner
    Teddy Turner
    • Swalesas Swales
    Sylvester McCoy
    Sylvester McCoy
    • Walteras Walter
    • (as Sylveste McCoy)
    Kristine Howarth
    Kristine Howarth
    • Mrs. Gallowayas Mrs. Galloway
    Joe Belcher
    Joe Belcher
    • Tom Hindleyas Tom Hindley
    Ted Carroll
    Ted Carroll
    • Scarborough Sailoras Scarborough Sailor
    Frank Birch
    Frank Birch
    • Harbormasteras Harbormaster
    Gabor Vernon
    Gabor Vernon
    • Captain of Demeteras Captain of Demeter
    Frank Henson
    • Demeter Sailoras Demeter Sailor
    Peter Wallis
    Peter Wallis
    • Priestas Priest
    Dan Meaden
    • Asylum Nurseas Asylum Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Badham
    • Writers
      • W.D. Richter(screenplay)
      • Hamilton Deane(play)
      • John L. Balderston(play)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      There were two stipulations that Frank Langella insisted upon when accepting the role of Dracula in this movie. First, there would be no scenes with fangs dripping blood, and second, that Langella would not do any commercial promotions as Dracula.
    • Goofs
      When Harker is driving away from Dracula's castle after having Dracula sign the deed papers, Renfield jumps him from the back of his car. During the scenes of struggle, there's a from-the-front shot that clearly shows another car loaded with people (crew?) about a hundred feet or so behind the Harker car.
    • Quotes

      Count Dracula: [to Lucy] Now it is you, my best beloved one. You will be flesh of my flesh, blood of my blood. You will cross land and sea to do my bidding. I need your blood. I need...

    • Alternate versions
      Director John Badham intended to film the movie in black and white but was forced by the studio to shoot in Technicolor. When the movie was re-released on laserdisc in 1991, at the behest of Badham, the lush color was drained from the film. All subsequent home video releases feature the desaturated print.
    • Connections
      Edited into Bride of Monster Mania (2000)

    User reviews152

    Review
    Top review
    An erotic and eerie re-telling of the timeless story
    It's Halloween as I write, and all the little ghouls are making their annual rounds. What better time to re-view and review my collection of vampire flicks? This version is one of the best so far in my opinion. You don't need to be Freud to understand the attraction of the vampire, and in particular Dracula. The powerful combination of sex and death (or un-death if you will) is irresistable to the human psyche. And let's admit it, who wouldn't like to live forever?

    Frank Langella's take on the Count is expertly performed. His tall, dark, good looks are ideal here. Langella's astigmatism, which causes his eyes to quiver when staring, provide an eerie effect which the special effects of 1979 couldn't have achieved. As another reviewer noted, Mr. Langella had performed this role on stage before making this film, so his Dracula is smooth and well polished. His subtle spider-like hand movements are perfect here.

    The beauteous Kate Nelligan provides an able foil as the strong and intelligent Lucy and Dracula's love/death interest. Note that the Lucy and Mina roles are reversed in this version, but no apparent harm is done to the story.

    Olivier and Pleasence are solid but not exceptional in their roles as Drs. Van Helsing and Seward. The sets are very good, and some are wonderful (the graveyard scene with the white horse and the Count's dining room stand out).

    All in all, a great way to spend a couple of hours in the presence of a sensuous and strangely attractive evil. 7/10 stars.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Dutch
      • Romanian
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Dracula '79
    • Filming locations
      • St Michael's Mount, Marazion, Cornwall, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • The Mirisch Corporation
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,164,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,158,970
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,141,281
      • Jul 22, 1979
    • Gross worldwide
      • $20,158,970
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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